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[Mart280]

I have just ordered a new belt and roller from AndyC, he told my mate how to tension it, That was more my guestimate Webby of making it last till after Christmas, just trying to make myself feel better at the time

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Whats involved Andy in changing the idler and aux belt, I'm not much of a mechanic, plugs and coil pack about my limit.

15mm socket/spanner to release the tension on the belt (if it was still fitted). As there's less crap at the front of your engine to get in your way, it should be quite easy - feed the belt over the water pump last (it doesn't have a lip on it  )

The belt has frayed and jammed the idler bearing up, how do I tension the new belt up is it done on the alternator.

Nope, turn the tensioner (top left) nut (in the middle of the wheel) clockwise - it will push it down, releasing tension.

When refitting, just slowly let it take up the tension, and job done

Thanks James

[Mart280]

I have a new belt and pully roller or idler roller and my mate is fitting it on Saturday morning, is there anything we need to remove first or any tips guys, is there a diagram of where the belt goes round the various bits and bobs

[Mart280]

I couldnt find a pic or diagram anywhere but fortunatly most of the belt was still in the right places so I made a quick drawing, everything went back on ok and I'm back on the road  when I broke down most of the lights on the dash came on and after firing her up again for the first time the car with the spanner light was on but when I cleaned up and started her again it was out and everything seems fine, thanks for all your help guys